Tamaryn Emmrich, formerly Tammy Hendler, is a professional pickleball player from Bradenton, Florida. Born on August 12, 1992, in Cape Town, South Africa, she represents Belgium in international competitions. Emmrich transitioned to pickleball in late 2022 and competes in the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Challenger League and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour.
Early Life
Emmrich began playing tennis at age seven. She won prestigious junior tournaments including the Little Mo and Orange Bowl. In 2008, she reached the semifinals at Junior Wimbledon. Turning professional in 2007, she represented Belgium in the Fed Cup and achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 178. She retired from professional tennis in 2018.
Family Life
Emmrich is married to Martin Emmrich, a professional tennis and pickleball player. They live in Bradenton, Florida, with their daughter Gabriella, born in June 2020. Both transitioned into professional pickleball after retiring from tennis. Martin also works as a tennis instructor.
Career
Emmrich began playing pickleball in October 2022 to improve fitness after pregnancy. She quickly embraced the sport and began competing professionally in 2023. In 2024, she was drafted into the MLP Challenger League, joining the Florida Smash team.
Professional Achievements
Emmrich has competed in 25 professional tournaments, playing 138 matches across women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and women’s singles. Her records include 72 wins and 66 losses in mixed doubles, 32 wins and 31 losses in women’s doubles, and 37 wins and 33 losses in women’s singles.
In 2024, she and mixed doubles partner Daniel De La Rosa won a notable match at the PPA Desert Ridge Open against Allyce Jones and Connor Garnett with scores of 5–11, 11–9, 11–9.
Sponsorships
Emmrich is sponsored by Holbrook Pickleball, endorsing their Aero T 14mm paddle.
Net Worth
There is no publicly available information on Emmrich’s net worth. Her income likely comes from tournament winnings, sponsorships, and coaching roles.